Mellow Pedaling: 5 Best Cruiser Bicycles

The spandex-clad 40-somethings are out in packs on their Pinarellos. The tri-geeks are already returning from their morning ride on their tricked out Wilier Twinblades. You’re just waking up, you smell of last night’s epic pig roast, and you need an iced coffee from a few blocks down before you can function like a responsible human. What you need is a cruiser: a bike with a laid-back geometry, fluffy tires, fuss-free construction and resort-quality styling. Maybe even a cup holder and somewhere to stash a bagel. These five rides will do the trick.

The Briefing

Long gone are the days when the commuter bike was an old-school mountain bike with a potpourri of parts and a rear wheel that was only roughly true. A rise in people looking to build fitness, lower their carbon footprint or simply have fun while getting around has created a big market for commuter bikes. Here are some of our favorites for 2015.